1:28 – Mr. Matoba competes using gorgeous Heath-esque ceramic flatware, in an earthen brown and maroon tone…gorgeous! Designed in Portland by local Portland potter Alli Walker, on Twitter as @AllersAGallers

1:46 – sig drink anchored by the Jocote, a fruit native to guatemala that Mr. Plasencia somehow found in PDX

1:48 – You know how a barista competition routine kind of makes you want to hang out with the competitor? Mr. Plasencia seems super nice. We’re coming in next week and hanging out with you at Crema, and drinking coffee and eating macaroons. much love.